Job Title: GIS OfficerLocation: DublinJob Type: Permanent Full-TimeReports to: Public Lands Database ManagerABOUT THE LAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bnThe LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and has a direct delivery pipeline in excess of 19,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with private sector on an initiative called 'Project Tosaigh', which will yield a further 5,000 homes on land provided by housebuilders.Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.The LDA is underpinned by a positive, collegiate, 'can do' culture based on our core values of Integrity, Results, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation. Our team is around 160 people and growing rapidly.Summary: The role will involve liaising with other internal colleagues and external stakeholders in delivering geospatial applications, products and services; collating and managing spatial data; and extending the use of GIS and supporting evidence based decision making. You will join the Planning Services working with a range of development professionals across the Agency on a wide variety of projects with a focus on mapping, data analysis and supporting the progression of Register and Report on Relevant Public Lands. The role will include integrating mapping components into existing reporting and web applications. You will work collaboratively with key data partners, including other state bodies and agencies, government departments and local authorities to share and update public datasetsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:The role will involve management of the LDA's GIS software, ArcGIS online accounts including credit consumption and licencing requirements. Spatial data analysis on LDA developments. The integration of mapping components into existing reporting and web applications. Cartography and map representation, charts and data for presentations for various teams across the agency. Testing, debugging and performance tuning of GIS applications and accounts.Documentation writing and procedure development for GIS projects. Requirements:Requirements this candidate will have (shortlisting criteria) At least five years of GIS Development experience.A 3rd level qualification or equivalent in a relevant degree in GIS, geography, geomatics, geosurveying, planning or similar which included a significant element of GIS;Evident experience with the ESRI Desktop suite and a high level of IT literacy.A good understanding of the LDA's GIS technology platform including ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS/Pro at current revision levels.A team player with a strong track record of relationship building.Demonstrable drive and track record of getting things done.Knowledge and experience of relational database products and their application to GIS solutions.Knowledge and experience of ESRI Datastores.Additional experience and skills is required (soft skills), nice to have experience Ability to execute in relatively ambiguous and complex situations, prioritizing and juggling multiple actions at once, work independently, be self-motivated and action orientedHighly organized and detail-orientedDemonstrate a positive "can-do" attitude, maintain confidentiality, and be an effective team playerStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel & Word.To Apply:The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 27th of November 2025.The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.